June 12, 2021
Mystery of 1965 plane crash in California lake might finally be solved
Two men testing sonar technology at California's Folsom Lake claim to have discovered the plane that crashed into the water over 50 years ago.
Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers are still alive
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was looking for a prime performance from both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. They both delivered Grade A games to get Los...
How SEC boss should deal with 'meme' stock schemes
SEC boss Gary Gensler has his eye on regulating the "gamification" of meme-stocks like AMC and Gamestop, but there is an easier, simple way to stop wild speculations, Charles Gasparino...
Good Samaritan swept away while trying to rescue doomed Florida father, boy
A Florida man was swept out to sea as he tried to save a father and his toddler son from drowning near a beach just south of Tampa, according to...
Judge halts Biden's $4B financial aid program for farmers of color
A federal judge has stopped a nearly $4 billion Biden Administration effort intended to provide debt relief to minority farmers, noting that the program doesn't consider the financial status of...
Yankees starter not living up to the hype
PHILADELPHIA — Jameson Taillon, of all people, symbolizes these 2021 Yankees: Big hype, small results. The Yankees fought their way out of an early hole Saturday afternoon, DJ LeMahieu delivering...
Son of prominent SC legal family found murdered with mom may have been target
Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were found shot and killed this week. Police now believe the 22-year-old may have been the target of the crime while his mother was unintentionally struck.
Nets may get one veteran leader back for Game 4
njured star James Harden is still out for the Nets, having played just 43 seconds of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Milwaukee. But the Nets could be on the verge...
Bidenomics is proving a total disaster that could send America back to stagnant '70s
Bidenomics is proving an utter disaster for American workers and consumers, and don’t bet on it to end soon. With the pandemic all but over — more than half of American...
Why America should help the world get vaxxed
Ending a worldwide pandemic is bound to be a worldwide effort.
Blood evidence links Texas teen to brutal killing of 4-year-old
Prosecutors claim a Texas teen accused of snatching a child from his bed before killing the boy and leaving his body on a Dallas street is linked to the crime...
Mets' title dreams still real after dodging Jacob deGrom bullet
For the Mets, 2021 is about Jacob deGrom’s wing, and the prayers of a championship-starved franchise and its fans.
Man shot dead, woman grazed by bullets outside NYC church
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 42-year-old man dead and a 28-year-old woman injured outside of St Anthony of Padua near the corner of East 166th Street in...
My Top 10 media lies: Goodwin
Lafayette Park was not cleared out by police last June for former President Trump to take a photo at a historic church. Michael Goodwin tackles this and what he deems...
'Like Crocodile Dundee!' British twins speak out after beast battle
Melissa and Georgia Laurie's world tour took an unexpected detour when they encountered a crocodile in an event that nearly turned deadly. Now the twins are sharing their stories.
Nets' great team test is here
Are the Nets a great team? Well, a great team would beat the Bucks in Game 4 and not let them think they have a shot to win this series.
VP Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff make appearance at DC Pride
VP Kamala Harris, with husband Doug Emhoff, made a brief surprise appearance at the Capital Pride Walk and Rally Saturday, wearing a pink blazer and "love is love" shirt
Ex-NFL player to be questioned about missing girlfriend: report
Ex-NFL player Kevin Ware is expected to be questioned about his girlfriend's suspicious disappearance after being arrested for violating a court order in Texas.
Washington Scare Park: Violence and chaos overruns Village landmark
Violence continued to spiral out of control on Saturday in and around Washington Square Park, where anti-cop graffiti was scrawled on its arch, a man was beaten and robbed of his cellphone, two...
When being safe is wrong strategy for fantasy owners
It will hurt your fantasy baseball team if you're not willing to make certain trades.
Letters to the Editor — June 13, 2021
Fix mask hysteriaKarol Markowicz succinctly captures the irrationality that has large numbers of people who are vaccinated against COVID still behave as though they are in mortal danger of contracting...
Florida Publix reopens after grandma, toddler killed by gunman
The Florida supermarket where a mentally unstable gunman killed a grandmother and a two-year-old before turning the weapon on himself reopened Saturday.
Washington Square Park's 10 p.m. curfew has officially ended
The NYPD has discontinued the short-lived curfew at Washington Square Park despite the recent chaos at the Greenwich Village space.
Washington Square Park provocateur taunts neighbors: ‘You should move’
David "Shaman" Ortiz is not letting local NYC residents get in the way of his parties or fun in Washington Square Park. The party promoter told The Post, "I'm not...
Yankees' big comeback falls short as Chapman blows it again
The Yankees rallied from a three-run deficit to tie it in the ninth on DJ LeMahieu's three-run homer, but it wasn't enough.
Pro golfer suffers bizarre 10-stroke-penalty disaster
Mark Hensby was in position to make his first PGA Tour cut in five years. Instead, he’ll remember the Palmetto Championship for a different reason.
Nets' task is clear heading into crucial Game 4
The Nets know they blew a chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead on the Bucks, but are hoping to shoot it better in Game 4 Sunday in Milwaukee.
Teachers, parents protest mask and vaccine rules at UFT headquarters
More than 100 teachers, parents and students protested outside the United Federation of Teachers' headquarters in Lower Manhattan Saturday, demanding to stop wearing masks in schools.
Family of murdered Fort Hill soldier still seeking answers 1 year later
Vanessa Guillen was killed near Fort Hood last year. Her family says they had a good idea of who her killer was. They're wondering why it took the Army so...
New York City's posh private school heads earn huge salaries
The leaders of New York City's poshest, wokest private schools are raking it in like 1 percenters. Jim Best, the head of the Dalton School on the Upper East Side,...
Saudi Arabia, citing pandemic, bans foreigners from hajj for 2nd year
Saudi Arabia is banning foreigners from attending the Hajj again this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mets pitching dominance continues for third-straight win
Marcus Stroman has been putting up All-Star caliber numbers, as well, and that continued when he pitched 6 ¹/₃ innings of one-run ball in Saturday’s 4-1 win over the Padres...
Hamas unloads on Ilhan Omar -- for comparing terror group to the US
Ilhan Omar is getting heat from all sides now. After get criticized by some fellow Democrats after comparing the US and Israel to Hamas, the terror group chimed in to...
These New Yorkers dreamed up entirely new careers during the pandemic
New Yorkers tell how they used the pandemic to make big career changes — from opening a “book-and-pickle” store to creating a luxury motorcycle garage.
Auction winner bids $28M to fly into space with Jeff Bezos
The winner will join the Amazon founder and his brother, Mark, on the six-seat craft's inaugural human flight.
Crazed off-duty flight attendant vowed 'to take the plane down': cops
Flight attendants on Flight 1730 from Los Angeles to Atlanta called on able-bodied men to help subdue an "unruly" passenger who started a fight.
Nicole Malliotakis introduces two new bills on tolling, accountability
Freshman Staten Island Rep. Nicole Malliotakis introduced two new bills last week, focusing on government accountability and protecting her constituents from higher tolls.
'Crazy' incident may have changed everything in Nets-Bucks series
That a security guard employed by Kevin Durant and the Nets charged onto the court and actually bumped and shoved P.J. Tucker enlivened the Bucks
Lost Leonardo da Vinci painting: Extraordinary or 'made up piece of junk'?
Is it real or a fraud? New documentary “The Lost Leonardo,” takes a look at the Salvator Mundi painting and Robert Simon's quest to find out about its authenticity as...
2 teens shot, 1 killed, while walking down Rochester street
Two teenagers were shot while reportedly walking down a busy street in Rochester, New York on Saturday -- leaving one dead -- police said.
'Naked man' park sightings have NYC residents baring their concerns
Upper West Siders are baring their concerns about naked men roaming the neighborhood, most notably in Theodore Roosevelt and Riverside parks.
Biden declines to mention Islamic State in Pulse massacre statement
President Joe Biden's statement on the Pulse Nightclub shooting didn't mention ISIS or terrorism despite the fact that the shooting is considered a terror attack.
Reefer sadness: MTA bus driver claims hemp tea cost him his 'dream job'
Roy Hunter, 34, was trying to get healthier when he began drinking Iaso Instant Tea, a "broad-spectrum hemp extract" drink which is supposed to help people shed pounds.
Suicide attempts spike in teen girls during COVID-19 pandemic: study
Suicide attempts by adolescent girls surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, worsening as the second wave wore on, according to a new study.
The Yankees’ bullpen get closer to being full strength
The Yankees’ bullpen got closer to being whole for the first time this season when Zack Britton returned on Saturday.
Cape Cod lobsterman's whale of a tale sounds fishy, experts say
At least one doctor at the Cape Cod hospital that Michael Packard, who claims he was nearly swallowed by a humpback, expressed skepticism to The Post about the tale.
NYC principals reported for plugging software from for-profit vendor
At least 12 NYC principals have lent their names and schools to be used in promotional materials for a software vendor, which raked in more than $1.1 million from the Department...
Phil Mickelson isn't only compelling US Open storyline
A lot has changed since the U.S. Open was last played at Torrey Pines, in 2008. That year’s champion, Tiger Woods, is sidelined — possibly forever — as he rehabs...
Mexican president praises VP Kamala Harris, 'called her president' in meeting
Vice President Kamala Harris deserves a promotion, says Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Finders keepers: FBI aims to keep valuables, $86M cash found in store raid
The FBI wants to keep $86 million in cash and millions more in jewelry and other valuables seized in a raid on a Beverly Hills, California, safe deposit box business,...
What pandemic? New York's coronavirus rate dips to new national low
New York's coronavirus positivity rate has reached a new milestone at 0.44 percent, the lowest in the nation, Gov. Cuomo announced.
Italian police arrest man who provided truck in 2019 UK smuggling deaths
Stefan Damian Dragos is accused of providing the truck that transported the migrants to England.
Yankees pitcher exits rehab start with new injury worry
Luis Severino had to be helped off the field in the second inning of his rehab start on Saturday with an apparent foot injury.
Luckiest man alive? Diver swallowed by whale also survived deadly 2001 plane crash
Michael Packard's life really might be a movie. The lobster diver, who was almost eaten whole by a whale off Cape Cod this week, also survived a plane crash 20...
Mayhem continues in Washington Square Park with slashings, anti-cop graffiti
Three people were hurt amid a night of mayhem in beleaguered Washington Square Park, where anti-cop graffiti was also found near the famed Arch, police sources told The Post.
Meet the fabulous 'salon ladies' of 'In The Heights'
Meet the fabulous "salon ladies" of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hot new movie "In The Heights," Daphne Rubin-Vega and Dascha Polanco.
'A freaking steal': Giants rookie ready to wreak havoc
Ojulari’s 2020 season at Georgia thrust him into first-round consideration.
Nevada makes play to become first state of 2024 Democratic primaries
A new law signed by Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak would bump off Iowa and New Hampshire from their traditional spots in the nominating contest.
Mega hotel opens in NYC as Big Apple inches 'toward normality'
The NH Hotel Group has opened its first American property on Madison Avenue.
Lightning's controversial move draws more ire before facing Islanders
The Islanders are about to take on a Lightning team that has a 20-man lineup nearly $8 million over the cap — at $89,329,116 — in the Stanley Cup semifinals.
'CryptoPunk' NFT sells for $11.8 million at Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s announced the work was bought by Israeli entrepreneur Shalom Meckenzie, the largest shareholder of digital sports company DraftKings.
Wild elephants back on the move in China after 300-mile trek
As of Saturday the herd was heading through the suburbs of the city of Yuxi.
Two Monkeypox cases discovered in UK
Monkeypox causes a rash and pus-filled blisters to grow on the body.
Digging deeper reveals Tiger pitcher's true fantasy baseball value
On the surface, most of Tarik Skubal’s numbers are not what we’d call … well, good.
'I want justice': Charges filed over drowning at former state police captain's home
Alonzo Polk of Dedham, Massachusetts had graduated from high school the same day that he drowned at a pool party.
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released from prison
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow was released from prison Friday where she has spent the last seven months after being involved in a pro-Democracy protest in 2019.
Hobby Lobby sues Oxford professor accused of selling it stolen artifacts
Hobby Lobby is suing an Oxford professor who scammed the company into paying $7,095,100 for several fragments of ancient Biblical texts which he was later accused of having stolen, according...
Gnome-napped! Ransom note demands cheesecake in exchange for garden gnome’s freedom
The gnome went missing in early June from the Butternut Squash Café, which was soon sent a bizarre ransom note demanding no money, but cheesecake.
NYC man 'disrespected' by limited reopening of senior centers after lawsuit
A Manhattan man insists the city's elderly should be able to gather without COVID-19 restrictions and calls Monday's limited reopening of senior centers "not fair."
Remote workers put in longer hours but were less efficient, study says
Employees are beginning to trickle back into their offices just in time — after a new study found that remote work reduces productivity.
Islanders finally giving this generation taste of past euphoria
For those of us of a certain age, watching the Islanders renaissance has been a splendid reminder of what we had — what, sadly, we took for granted — all...
Stay protected while traveling with the first and only FDA-cleared mask
While COVID-19 vaccinations have proven effective against that specific virus, the flu is still something people have to worry about, and masks can still prevent infection when worn at the...
E-bikes under fire as accidents, fatalities climb in NYC
As stage and screen actress Lisa Banes clings to life, a growing chorus of New Yorkers is clamoring for a ban on e-bikes and scooters in bike lanes and public...
Jewish leaders slam desecration of Torah ark in Frankfurt airport
Police said a swastika had been painted on the ark inside the room, used for prayer, inside the airport's transit area.
Ex-Jets star rather 'retire' than play for Andy Reid again
Le'Veon Bell would rather hang it up than return to the Chiefs.
Biden routes $2B in border wall funds to military, environmental projects
The Biden administration has announced plans to pull $2.2 billion of funding allocated by President Trump for construction of a wall on the US-Mexico border.
How I survived a sinking cruise ship
For about 27 hours, Chaney Kwak believed his death was, if not certain, a definite possibility.
Global COVID-19 deaths this year surpass 2020 totals
More people globally have died from COVID-19 so far in 2021 than in all of 2020 when the viral outbreak began.
Gov. Cuomo signs new law funding impeachment investigation
Gov. Cuomo signed a bill into law that would fund the Legislature’s impeachment investigation assessing allegations of sexual harassment against him.
Sports broadcasts aren't giving up on dumb ideas
But this has long been ESPN’s grasp of the sports it televises, and what it provides us to read and consider as enlightenment.
Photographer's stories of shooting Springsteen, Bowie — and the star he wed
Legendary photographer Terry O'Neill shot celebrities from David Bowie to Bruce Springsteen, Faye Dunaway, Elizabeth Taylor, George Harrison and more.
Why looney leftie Brad Lander should not be elected NYC comptroller
Brad Lander for city comptroller? Sure! Let’s have daffy Dianne Morales for mayor, too! Or maybe capitalism-killer Hugo Chavez.
Man arrested for shoving West Village diner cook into plate glass window
An unhinged man flew into a dyspeptic rage Saturday morning when he was asked to leave a West Village diner, shoving a 77-year-old cook into a plate glass window and...
Mets get encouraging Jacob deGrom news
Jacob deGrom played catch Saturday at Citi Field after an MRI exam came back “clean," in what was an encouraging sign for the Mets ace.
Staten Island DA investigating alleged election fraud in City Council race
The Staten Island District Attorney’s office is investigating allegations that a City Council candidate has committed massive election fraud.
10 shot, 1 killed in attack on Chicago sidewalk
The 29-year-old woman was shot in the abdomen and left knee and later died at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
AOC's PAC blindly endorsed these NYC City Council candidates
Meet the New York City Council candidates who won the backing of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Naked NYC mom tosses newborn, 2-year-old out window before jumping herself
A deranged, naked NYC mom tossed her baby girl and 2-year-old boy out of an apartment window and then jumped out herself, police and sources told The Post.
Soccer star collapses on field during Euro 2020 game
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was given chest compressions after collapsing on the field during a European Championship game against Finland.
Why the Under is the play in this AL matchup
Mariners and Indians will combine for fewer than 10 runs in their Saturday showdown.
Hot seats: Temps reach near 90 in NYC public school without air conditioning
New York City schoolchildren are sweating out another sweltering summer in classrooms without air conditioning.
Woman struck and killed by yellow cab in Times Square
Cops responding to a 911 call found the fatally injured woman lying in the road.
Nothing is holding new Jets defensive end back
Carl Lawson, the former Bengals defensive end who signed with the Jets this offseason, tackles some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.
How a WWII vet and a grandma of 23 made the Appalachian Trail a phenomenon
How a WWII vet, a grandmother to 23 and a middle-aged travel writer turned the Appalachian Trail into a phenomenon.
Real 'Gone Girl' accused of staging her abduction is vindicated at last
Accused of staging her own brutal abduction, Denise Huskins tells how she battled to clear her name — and is vindicated at last.
Why good cops increasingly fear getting ‘canceled’ for being bad
Law-enforcement officers are just like you. We have families: spouses and children, fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters. We have friends we care very deeply about, communities we love, and...
1 dead, 8 injured in Georgia apartment complex shooting
It was one of three mass shootings in the country overnight.
Packers president tosses gasoline on Aaron Rodgers fire
The Aaron Rodgers-Packers saga has no end in sight, and Green Bay president Mark Murphy tossing gasoline onto the fire probably won't help.
College student who helped homeless man goes viral on TikTok
A Florida college senior became a TikTok sensation after he was caught on camera giving away clothes and shoes to a homeless man.
Eric Adams rose from abject poverty to serve NYC community
Mayoral candidate Eric Adams grew up so poor in Brooklyn that he and his five siblings adopted one of the rats that infested their fourth-floor walk-up in Brownsville.
Bet against the Yankees in this one
Vince Velasquez and the Phillies will beat the Yankees on Saturday.
How Israel Adesanya-Marvin Vettori UFC 263 bout will play out
VSiN’s MMA expert Lou Finocchiaro sizes up Saturday’s main event of UFC 263 in Glendale, Ariz.
Biden urges pushback on China at G-7 Summit
President Biden strove to refocus the G-7 Summit on China and infrastructure Saturday as he met one-on-one with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Shark watch: Huge great whites lurking off the New York and Cape Cod coasts
Professional shark taggers warn there are at least four great whites lurking off Long Island en route to Cape Cod – with a 600-pounder named Rose right behind them.
Unseeded 25-year-old wins French Open in stunner
Barbora Krejcikova has won the French Open.
NYC shootings leave two dead overnight
The slayings followed a spate of gun violence that led to bloodshed in every borough Friday evening.
How Islanders stack up against the Lightning
The Islanders and Lightning meet again, this time during another season unlike any other.
Maya Wiley defended prison guards accused of brutality, racism
As a young lawyer, Maya Wiley worked to dismiss civil rights suits against the federal government.
Gunman shoots at least 14 in 'pre-pandemic' size Austin crowd
A gunman opened fire early Saturday in a "pre-pandemic" sized crowd in the entertainment district in downtown Austin, Texas.
How liberals turned on JD Vance, working-class author of 'Hillbilly Elegy'
How liberals turned on JD Vance, working-class author of “Hillbilly Elegy.”
US Open triumph would change everything for Phil Mickelson
The PGA Championship result from last month would suggest that, yes, Phil Mickelson can win the U.S. Open this week at Torrey Pines in San Diego.
New Yorkers start early primary voting in mayoral race, dozens of contests
Early voting will continue through June 20.
Biden will hold solo press conference after Putin summit next week
Former President Trump was widely criticized for his joint press conference with Putin in 2018.
Marvin Vettori has been waiting three years for revenge against hated UFC rival
Vettori will face middleweight champion Adesanya three years after a decision loss, headlining Saturday’s UFC 263 pay-per-view event from Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
Yankees have to seriously consider these trades: Sherman
For the past two years, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has been dormant at the trade deadline.
Father of teen whose death sparked BLM blasts organization's leadership
Michael Brown Sr. is questioning the organization's leadership.
This is the new 'It Spot' for New Yorkers ... if you can get in
Flathead Lake Lodge, in Bigfork, Montana, near Whitefish, lies at the foothills of the Swan Mountains where the Swan River feeds into the northern edge of Flathead Lake. In the...
Cook your food to the perfect temperature with the MeatStick X wireless thermometer
Cooking delicious meat to restaurant quality at home is a tricky skill to get right, but this wireless thermometer can help.
Sex-ed teacher out at elite NYC school after 'masturbation' lesson for first graders
Justine Ang Fonte, who also taught a one-day workshop on "porn literacy" to juniors at Columbia Grammar & Prep School last month, will not return to Dalton.
Why these six college football teams could make big jump
Championships are often won off the field. Recruiting is one of the most important factors in building a college football program. Being versed in the recruiting game shouldn’t be considered...
BLM infighting gets ugly: Members blast national group amid co-founder's lavish spending
Dissident members of the original 10 Black Lives Matters chapters are demanding more accountability from the BLM Global Network.
Why isn't Hunter Biden being condemned for unacceptable use of the N-word?
Text messages revealed that, in a December 2018 conversation, Hunter used the N-word multiple times.
Sri Lanka seeks initial $40M from cargo ship's operator
Sri Lanka sent a claim of $40 million to lawyers representing X-Press Feeders, the ship's operating company, to cover a portion of the funds of fighting the cargo ship fire.
Pulse nightclub shooting survivor reflects on massacre five years later
Leonel Melendez, 43, still carries the mental and physical scars of being shot in the head and losing his best friend during the June 12, 2016 shooting at Pulse nightclub.
Dad dumps 80,000 pennies on estranged daughter's lawn for final child support
Avery Sanford is donating the entirety of her estranged father's final child support payment to a domestic abuse center after he dumped 80,000 pennies on her front lawn.
Mets outfielder dealing with a torn ligament
Mets' Brandon Nimmo has torn ligament in the base of his left index finger.
Mets need to be sure their ace is OK
The Mets need to be extra-careful with Jacob deGrom and make sure he is OK.
G7 backs cash splash to push post-COVID economic recovery
US President Joe Biden called on leaders at the G7 Summit to "meet the moment and support the economy" in the post-pandemic recovery as he also pledged to send 500...
Islanders vs. Lightning renews New York-Tampa hostilities
The postseason history between New York and Tampa dates to 1978, when the Cosmos won the NASL’s Soccer Bowl, 3-1 over the Rowdies at Giants Stadium. Here’s a rundown of...
Suns spoil MVP's celebration to grab commanding 3-0 lead
Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns spoiled Nikola Jokic's MVP celebration with a 116-102 victory over the Nuggets on Friday night in Game 3 in Denver that put “The Joker”...
Crappy situation halts production on NBC's 'Ultimate Slip 'N Slide' show
A very crappy situation arose on NBC's "Ultimate Slip 'N Slide" competition show.
Vaccinated lawmakers no longer need masks on the House floor
In an announcement from the Office of Attending Physician, members of the House of Representatives who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to wear masks on the chamber...
Bloodshed in every borough: 1 dead, woman's neck grazed in shootings across NYC
There were a number of shootings around NYC on Friday, including a fatal one in the Bronx where a 36-year-old man had multiple gunshot wounds in an unsolved case.